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Coping with the Diagnosis of Cancer in Coping With Cancer Overview

Some practical and helpful tips to help you or a loved one cope with a cancer diagnosis. ...more

Coping with Terminal Cancer in Coping With Cancer Overview , Care Options for End of Life

Sometimes, cancer cannot be cured. When that is the case, patients and families are faced with complex emotions and a variety of end of life issues. ...more

Grief and Cancer in Managing Emotions and Stress , Grief and Loss

Grieving is a normal response to a loss. The loss can include the loss of your normal daily routine, the impact of the diagnosis on other family members, and the financial impact of the diagnosis. ...more

Anxiety with Cancer- Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Guided Imagery in Support for Mind and Body

These skills take practice, and the more you practice them, the more helpful they are. Some people find it helpful to listen to soothing music as they practice. ...more

Art Therapy, Dance Therapy, Music Therapy, and Imagery in Support for Mind and Body

Art, dance, music—all are examples of mind-body therapy. Although these therapies do not cure cancer, they provide an outlet for emotions and can improve mental and physical well-being. ...more

Taking Antidepressant Medicines in Medications

You have come to the decision with your healthcare provider to try an antidepressant medicine for depression. To take antidepressant drugs medicine safely, you will need some information, which you can find here. ...more

Parental Cancer- Changes in Family Routines in Family Support

Talking with your family about cancer and the emotions that arise is not a one-time discussion, but rather a series of talks that will continue through your treatment. ...more

For Kids: When Someone You Love Has Cancer in Family Support

If someone you love has cancer, you probably feel sad, angry, and confused. It's OK to feel this way. Cancer is a serious disease. Your loved one is sick. They will need to see the healthcare provider a lot. It can help to learn more about cancer. ...more

Living Wills Offer Peace of Mind in Records and Documents

A living will tells others how you want to be treated when it comes to life-sustaining measures. ...more

Patient Rights in Records and Documents , Using Hospice Care

If you are unhappy with the home health or hospice care you are receiving, you should notify the provider's administrator, your state health department, and the Better Business Bureau. ...more

Sexuality Issues for Women Being Treated for Cancer in Sexual Concerns

Treatment for cancer can cause many changes that may affect your sexuality. It can also change the physical or emotional closeness you share with another person. Different treatments can cause different physical and psychological changes that can affect how you feel, look, and function. These changes may be temporary, or they may last a long time. ...more

Life After Cancer: Changes in a Woman’s Sex Life in Sexual Concerns , Survivor Stories

Many women have changes in their sex life after cancer treatment. You may have both physical and emotional side effects. ...more

Palliative Care: Bringing Comfort in Coping With Cancer Overview , Spiritual Needs

Palliative care focuses on improving a patient's quality of life by improving the symptoms of his or her illness, such as pain, shortness of breath, and difficulty sleeping. It's used with a variety of ailments, including cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, kidney failure, or congestive heart failure. ...more

Can Optimism Make a Difference in Your Life? in Support for Mind and Body , Spiritual Needs

A growing number of scientific studies indicate that optimistic people tend to live longer and have better physical and mental health than pessimistic people. ...more

Illness and Job Discrimination in Work and Finances

The two major laws that exist to ensure that anyone with a disability or anyone dealing with a health crisis is not discriminated against are the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act. ...more

Health Insurance Rights of Cancer Survivors in Work and Finances

You have rights under federal and state laws to help you buy and keep coverage. But these rights are not comprehensive, and they may vary depending on where you live, what kind of coverage you have or seek, and other factors. ...more

Life After Cancer: Fatigue in Survivor Stories

After cancer treatment ends, you may find that you still feel tired and unable to do the things you want and need to do. Cancer-related fatigue is a very common problem for cancer survivors. It may last for months or even years after cancer treatment ends. ...more

Life After Cancer: Lymphedema in Survivor Stories

Lymphedema is swelling in part of the body that may occur after cancer surgery or radiation. It's an ongoing (chronic) condition that has no cure. But you can do things to help reduce your risk for lymphedema. ...more

Being a Caregiver in Showing You Care

A caregiver provides assistance in meeting the daily needs of another person. ...more

Making the Home Environment Safe in Showing You Care

Home safety is important when you're caring for an ill, aging, or disabled person. Use this helpful checklist as a guide. ...more

Caregivers Need to Care for Themselves in Support for the Caregiver

More than 22 million Americans are involved in some form of helping elderly family members or friends with their daily routines. If you're part of this group, whether you call yourself a caregiver, or simply a good daughter or son, you know that caring for an aging parent or friend has its rewards and its trials. ...more

Getting the Most from a Mental Health Support Group in Support for the Caregiver

If you’re interested in joining an online support group, read on to learn more about finding one that's right for you. ...more

Palliative Care for People with Cancer in Care Options for End of Life

Palliative care can be provided in the hospital, at home, or in a setting specializing in such care. It may be long-term over several years, or short-term, lasting days or weeks. Palliative care may include chemotherapy or radiation for pain control. ...more

Hospice Care Overview in Care Options for End of Life , About Hospice

Hospice care usually involves relieving symptoms and providing psychological and social support for the person and their family. The goal of hospice care is to provide the terminally ill patient peace, comfort, and dignity. ...more

Hospice or Palliative Care: Management in About Hospice

Hospice is made up of a team of caregivers who specialize in end-of-life care. This team often includes healthcare providers, nurses, social workers, counselors, home health aides, and trained volunteers. Here are some details to help with end-of-life care. ...more

Hospices Offer Comfort at Life's End in About Hospice

As medical progress prolongs our lives, the end can linger. So, more and more people are turning to hospice care. ...more

Paying for Long-Term Care, Home Healthcare, and Hospice Care in Work and Finances , Using Hospice Care

Home healthcare services may be paid for directly by the patient, through insurance coverage, or through other public or private sources. Most hospice care programs are provided to the patient regardless of the patient's ability to pay. Read on to learn more. ...more

Choosing a Home Health Provider in Using Hospice Care

Finding appropriate home health and hospice care providers needs some research. Here's what you need to consider when evaluating a provider. ...more

Providing Support for the Bereaved in Support for the Caregiver , Grief and Loss

It can be hard to know just what to do or how to help when someone you care about is grieving. Here are some helpful ideas. ...more

Grief and Loss in Grief and Loss

Grief moves in and out of stages from disbelief and denial, to anger and guilt, to finding a source of comfort, to eventually adjusting to the loss. ...more